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Careers RSS Feed from ABC Tropical North2018, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:30:00 +1000Disadvantaged jobseekers return to classroom to broaden employment opportunitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-18/disadvantaged-jobseekers-return-to-classroom/7637716?source=rss
Mature-aged jobseekers find confidence and new skills as they continue their search for work.Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4502522.xmlABC Tropical NorthtropicCommunity and Society:Careers:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllEducation:Community Education:AllAustralia:QLD:Mackay 4740Jobseekers returning to studiesJobseekers returning to studiesABC: Sophie Kesteven: ABC: Sophie Kesteven-21.155 149.1664Firefighters step out of the flames and over the ledge for vertical rescue traininghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-15/firefighters-step-out-of-the-flames-and-over-the-ledge/7248276?source=rss
Firefighters have to brave a lot more than just burning flames - they also have to overcome extreme heights.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4425550.xmlABC Tropical NorthtropicCommunity and Society:Careers:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllAustralia:QLD:Mackay 4740North Queensland fire fighters undertake training in MackayNorth Queensland fire fighters undertake training in MackayABC Tropical North: Sophie Kesteven: ABC Tropical North: Sophie Kesteven-21.155 149.1664Steam train takes passengers down memory lanehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/02/02/4172381.htm?source=rss
Whether it is the soothing sensation of rocking from side-to-side, or the clickety-clack sound of wheels on the track - there is something comforting about travelling on an old steam train.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201502\4172381.xmlABC Tropical NorthtropicnorthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Careers:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllHuman Interest:All:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllAustralia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Queensland Rail's heritage steam trainCrowds lined up to board Queensland Rail's old heritage steam train in Mackay on Saturday. The train is making its way up the coast from Brisbane to Cairns. Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie KestevenHistorian Greg Hallam Historian Greg Hallam says he is third generation railway.
"My grandfather first joined the railways in 1909 at North Bundaberg Railway Depot," he said.
Greg says he remembers growing up being told stories from fellas living in the steam era.
"And the further north and west they got, the wilder the tales got," Greg laughed.
"It is a real slice of Queensland, and it has sadly disappeared in some ways, but in other ways still very much alive."
Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie KestevenFather and daughter Ron Turner and Fay Ikin Fay Ikin says her father Ron Turner used to be a railway worker, and together they boarded the train to bring back fond memories and to celebrate his 90th birthday. Ron says he worked as a ganger leader in Kuttabul for 19 years which involved looking after a section of line.
Fay recalls checking the railway lines with her dad from a young age while sitting on a handcar.
"I can remember as a kid getting on there with him, and we would both hang onto the thing and push it up and down, and it would go along the railway lines," Fay laughed while making the gestures to go along with it.
Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie KestevenMother and daughter Pat Brennan and Roxanne McKenzie Mother and daughter Pat Brennan and Roxanne McKenzie reminisced about their family history when they stepped onboard in Mackay.
"Mum's father, so my grandfather used to be on the trains and my father was in the railway as well for 45 years," Roxanne said.
Roxanne says her grandad worked as a guard on the last steam train in Mackay years ago.
"As soon as I hopped on [the steam train] today it was just childhood memories, I love it, it is just great," Roxanne said.
Pat says she too loves travelling on steam trains, especially when you get to enjoy the fresh air.
Sophie Kesteven ABC: Sophie Kesteven Steam train Running off coal, the heritage steam train made its way from Mackay to Sarina on Saturday. Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie Kesteven-21.155 149.1664Queensland election 2015: tackling unemployment in Mackayhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/01/16/4163414.htm?source=rss
Within the last six months the George Street Neighbourhood Centre in Mackay has noticed a dramatic increase in the amount of unemployed people accessing their services. Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201501\4163414.xmlABC Tropical NorthtropicBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Markets:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Careers:AllCommunity and Society:Poverty:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllCommunity and Society:Men:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:QLD:Mackay 4740George Street Neighbourhood Centre employeesGeorge Street Neighbourhood Centre employees Natasha Syed Ali and Venetia Aprile said they have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of people accessing services in the last six months. Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie Kesteven-21.155 149.1664Mackay nurse celebrates 40 years in the industryhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/01/07/4158753.htm?source=rss
After working in the nursing industry for 40 years, it is no wonder Chris Clarke's colleagues fondly refer to her at 'the walking archive'.Wed, 07 Jan 2015 14:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201501\4158753.xmlABC Tropical NorthbrisbanetropicCommunity and Society:Careers:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Continuing Education:AllEducation:Lifelong Learning:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllHealth:Older People:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllCommunity and Society:Carers:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllCommunity and Society:Women:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Mackay cardiac nurse Chris Clarke is sometimes known as the walking archiveMackay cardiac nurse Chris Clarke enjoys sharing a laugh with work friends at the Mackay Base Hospital. And after 40 years experience in the industry some even refer to her as 'the walking archive'. Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie KestevenMackay cardiac nurse Chris ClarkeMackay cardiac nurse Chris Clarke says she is happy to celebrate 40 years working in the nursing industry as of this week.Sophie KestevenABC: Sophie Kesteven-21.155 149.1664Mackay's new fire fightershttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/12/18/4151211.htm?source=rss
Mackay Fire Station officer Scott Campbell says it is not every day they get four new fire fighter recruits on board. The new recruits are from all different areas of Queensland, and only started in Mackay this week after recently graduating in Brisbane.
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201412\4151211.xmlABC Tropical NorthtropicCommunity and Society:Careers:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:QLD:Mackay 4740Four newly graduated fire fighters from across the state were welcomed to the Mackay Fire Station Four newly graduated fire fighters from across the state were welcomed to the Mackay Fire Station this week.
Before being posted to Mackay to start work they carried out a 78 day course and graduated in Brisbane.
All say they are looking forward to their first emergency call out at the Mackay Fire Station. Sophie Kesteven: Sophie KestevenFire fighter Joel Hinschen Joel Hinschen is originally from Maryborough and says prior to taking on the role of a full-time fire fighter he was a fitter by trade and owned a cane farm.
"I've also been in the auxiliary for five years, so part-time fire fighter," Joel says.
"And my dad and my pop are also fire fighters so I had an influence from family members as well, so naturally I went that way."Sophie Kesteven: Sophie KestevenFire fighter Chris Barnes Chris Barnes is originally from the Gold Coast and says he wanted to take up the role of a fire fighter because he believes it is a rewarding career.
"It's pretty exciting when you get out there, but also you're helping the community and the people, so that is definitely a bonus," Chris said.
Chris says it is great to come and work in a rural area because you get thrown out there into the job.Sophie Kesteven: Sophie KestevenFire fighter Brendan Kanowski Brendan Kanowski is from Rockhampton and says growing up he was torn between choosing two careers.
"My dad's side of the family is full of police, mum's side is full of fire fighters, so it was really tough choosing one way or the other," he says.
"My brother is already a police officer so I thought I would be a fire fighter.
"But I have just grown up around it and it looked like a great career to get into, and the only thing I wish is that I put my application in earlier."Sophie Kesteven: Sophie KestevenFire fighter Dan BennettDan Bennett is from the Sunshine Coast and says he wanted to be a fire fighter because of the diverse work and challenges it involves.
"It's just a job that you want from when you're a little boy," Dan said.
"I went all the way through high school and did some work experience at a fire station in Ipswich, and then followed it through from there."
Sophie Kesteven: Sophie KestevenResolve to succeedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/12/30/3400031.htm?source=rss
Will you be making a new year's resolution this year? For most of us it's pretty easy to identify areas of our lives we would like to improve, however sticking to those resolutions can be harder.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201112\3400031.xmlABC Tropical NorthfarnorthtropiccapricorniasouthqldnorthqldCommunity and Society:Careers:AllEducation:Lifelong Learning:AllHealth:Mental Health:AllHealth:Obesity:AllHealth:Self Help:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Lifestyle:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Once the party is over, will your goals for the new year stick?Once the party is over, will your goals for the new year stick?Winsome DenyerABC local radio : Winsome DenyerDr Joann Lukins on making resolutions workDr Joann Lukins on making resolutions workNathalie Fernbach -19.2643 146.8118Workers try out new career in simulated mineshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/13/3242805.htm?source=rss
Workers flock to a unique mining safety simulator in Mackay in north Queensland, hoping to fast-track a career underground.
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3242805.xmlABC Tropical NorthtropicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Careers:AllRural:All:AllRural:Mining:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:QLD:Mackay 4740Workers try out new career in simulated minesWorkers try out new career in simulated mines7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDWorkers try out new career in simulated minesWorkers flock to a unique mining safety simulator in Mackay in north Queensland, hoping to fast-track a career underground.
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